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OpenAI Launches Public Beta of API Agents, Charged by Tokens

Code & Dev·Tom Levy·

OpenAI Launches Public Beta of API Agents, Charged by Tokens

OpenAI Launches Public Beta of API Agents, Charged by Tokens
Key Takeaways
1Test environments are available at OpenAI, Cloudflare, Vercel, and Oracle
2Billing is based solely on token usage, with no additional fees
3The API relies on the Codex/ChatGPT infrastructure and supports MCP, functions, and integrated tools
Why it matters : Developers have public beta access to an advanced cloud agents API, deployable across multiple partners and billed based on token usage.

OpenAI has made a public beta available for an API to create cloud agents. The platform leverages the infrastructure of Codex and ChatGPT and introduces features for context management, tool orchestration, and delegation.

Testing Environments at OpenAI, Cloudflare, Vercel, and Oracle

Developers can choose testing environments hosted by OpenAI or opt for partners like Cloudflare, Vercel, and Oracle. Access comes without additional fees: billing is based solely on token consumption.

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An API Built on Codex, MCP-Compatible, and Equipped with Integrated Tools

The Agents API utilizes the same infrastructure as Codex and ChatGPT and is based on the open-source framework of Codex. It supports MCP, accepts custom functions, and offers ready-to-use tools, including web search.

Cloud Agents Designed to Last, Execute Code, and Delegate

In its public beta version, the API provides the ability to design cloud agents that can remain active for several hours, execute code, and manipulate files. Highlighted features include automated context management, simultaneous use of different tools, and the ability to delegate tasks to sub-agents.

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